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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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When Winter Came When winter came and froze the pond, My family was very fond Of donning skates and venturing Out on the ice and we would bring Some lanterns, we could later light, So we could skate into the night. Sometimes the neighbors would come by. We’d have such fun, the time would fly. We’d end up playing “crack-the-whip”. If you were at the very tip, You usually lost the holding hand To fly across the ice and land Upon the banks of snow that lay Along the edges.There you’d stay To catch your breath and watch the scene, Not dreaming then what it would mean In later years when you were grown And had a family of your own. When we were finished, we would go Into the house for hot cocoa And how we’d cup our hands around The heated mugs.The toast was browned To just the right degree of tan, While sizzling bacon in a pan Sent its aroma everywhere Throughout the rooms and we would share A time of camaraderie. That memory is dear to me! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
And to me! My family would flood the back yard in the winter to make a skating rink, and those were some very fond memories you dredged up for me. I miss those good old days. Goodness, I am sounding just like my mother now.  Loved this romp down memory lane. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Mysteria: I was looking out at the ice and snow here and suddenly remembered what is was like when I was young and we used to skate on the pond at my aunt's farm. It was FUN! Wish I still felt that way about it!! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A lovely memory Betty. In my memory of winters when I was a child there was just too much snow to have a skating pond. It would be covered too soon. Glad you have such beautiful memories. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: There were years when we couldn't have a skating pond because of heavy snow. I can remember my dad and uncle climbing out of the upstairs windows of the farmhouse to tunnel down to the doors, so they could also tnnel out to the barn to feed the animals. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou The closest thing I've ever come to ice is hail stones. Our winters here in Australia are very mild compared to yours. I'd love to see snow falling from the sky, build a snowman and watch people skate on frozen lakes. Love Verbena xo |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Verbena: I just sent you a poetry site by e-mail to check out! So nice to hear from you here. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Betty Lou, You create magic with your poetry, at least for me. I love this beyond mere words in a comment box. Thank you for writing and sharing. Alison |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Alison: Thank you for your kind comments and I'm sorry to be so long answering. I have been ill, but am now getting better. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Word Weaver Member
since 2011-03-06
Posts 437California, USA |
Lovely poem Betty Lou. Hope you're feeling better. Marcia |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marcia: I was just thinking about you a short time ago and here you are! I am feeling better, thanks. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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